Roughly one in every 25 people in the UK have a Blue Badge, meaning that more than two million with additional needs can access disabled parking spaces that are typically closer to their destination - but many are unaware that they could get a hefty £1000 fine if they do not renew their permit properly.
In recent years, Blue Badge eligibility has been massively expanded to include more disabilities that are less visible, such as dementia, Parkinson's, and epilepsy.
In addition to disabled drivers, these parking permits also make it easier for people who care for those with these disabilities to park closer to where they are going.
Many of these newer Blue Badge holders will not know that their pass does not automatically renew and must be re-applied for two years and nine months after it was first granted.
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